La Rana

About

In La Rana, players explore the lost Rain Temple of Rana. Play as a small spirit frog who is the temple's last remaining caretaker. Traverse its grand chambers and winding passages to restore its former power and revive your fellow frog spirits along the way.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews

story27 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

La Rana is a charming and relaxing puzzle game with beautiful graphics and a cute protagonist, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
The game features simple yet engaging puzzles that are easy to understand, allowing for a stress-free gaming experience.
As a free game, it offers a delightful 20-30 minute adventure that is perfect for a quick and enjoyable play session.

The game is very short, typically taking only 20-30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some players found the puzzles to be overly simplistic and lacking in challenge, making the gameplay feel less engaging.
The automatic jumping mechanic can be frustrating for some, as it limits player control over the character's movements.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The game's story is described as short, sweet, and well-integrated with the gameplay, allowing players to uncover it gradually through interactions with frog statues. While the narrative is engaging and complemented by beautiful graphics and music, many players express a desire for a longer story and more depth. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience with simple puzzles and a charming atmosphere, making it suitable for casual play.
- “The story is short and sweet, the artwork, level design, and music are nice, and the frog is adorable.”
- “The developers of the game made an easy-to-play title that consists of easy-to-solve puzzles and a good story to keep the player playing.”
- “To pass from chamber to chamber you have to unlock doors, and the only way to do that is locate all the statues and activate them, which also tell you the story piece by piece.”
- “The story was boring.”
- “This game is meant for children under 5, poor graphics and horrible story not to mention its 5 minutes long.”
- “The story is short and sweet, the artwork, level design and music are nice, and the frog is adorable.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning and vibrant design, featuring lush environments and charming character animations, particularly the adorable frog protagonist. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful artwork and soothing soundtrack, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. While some mention minor performance issues or a lack of graphics options, the consensus is that the visuals significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the little frog is just too cute for words.”
- “Presentation is beautiful with colorful graphics and soothing music.”
- “Especially considering the amount of time the project would've been made in, it has really wonderful graphics and animations on top of the charming gameplay.”
- “The only decently done thing about this game is its aesthetics.”
- “I think this game would be a lot better if there were more graphics options like texture quality or the option to switch light shafts or bloom effects as this would dramatically improve performance on lower-end machines without impacting that much on the experience of the game.”
- “This game is meant for children under 5, poor graphics and horrible story not to mention its 5 minutes long.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by its visually appealing and immersive world, featuring simple mechanics that incorporate light puzzle elements, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages. While some reviews highlight the ease of the puzzles and a lack of variety in gameplay, others appreciate the charming graphics and the seamless integration of tutorials. Overall, the game offers a short, engaging experience with potential for expansion in its mechanics and story.
- “In terms of gameplay, it's short, sweet, and straightforward: you fill your froggy cheeks with water and use it to solve very simple puzzles as you navigate the space.”
- “I found the graphics and colors very pleasing, the sound effects and music were fitting, and the gameplay needed just a little bit of thought from the player but was never frustrating or annoying.”
- “Realy cute game with lovely art and fun gameplay 10/10 game”
- “Not sure what all these positive reviews are coming from, the gameplay is slow, and the so-called 'puzzles' are extremely easy to the point of not being really puzzles anymore; some of them don't even allow for a wrong move and only respond to the right one.”
- “Gameplay-wise, WASD to move, LMB to spit water.”
- “- Lacking varied gameplay mechanics.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
26%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere alongside beautiful graphics. Many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, contributing to a pleasant gameplay experience, although a few noted instances of music cutting out or feeling mismatched with certain dialogues. Overall, the combination of charming sound effects and serene music creates a delightful backdrop for exploration.
- “The little frog is very endearing, the music is an absolute treasure, and the simple gameplay just lets you sit back and enjoy the surroundings.”
- “I liked the relaxing music so much, I actually left it on overnight to sleep to lol.”
- “The art, music, and the way the game is played makes it really relaxing.”
- “The music was boring.”
- “The music of the first area feels off when reading the serious dialogue.”
- “Controls can be a bit wonky and the music cuts out now and then.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its vibrant and engaging qualities, striking a balance between calmness and chaos, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and music that contribute to a relaxing yet immersive environment, although some technical issues, like unresponsive controls and lack of checkpoints, can detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, complementing the intriguing story and puzzles.
- “It adds just the right amount of chaos to the calm, peaceful atmosphere.”
- “The design feels vibrant, giving a calm yet engaging atmosphere perfect for relaxing.”
- “Beautiful graphics, story, atmosphere, music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by light-hearted and playful interactions, with characters like Killer Bee and Pa Frog engaging in amusing dialogue that elicits chuckles from players. The comedic elements seem to enhance the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “Killer Bee: [chuckling, still rapping]”
- “Pa Frog: [chuckling softly]”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the art style and character designs are praised, the overall character development is hindered by slow movement, which detracts from the engagement and progression of the characters.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is considered short and lacks challenge, resulting in minimal replay value, particularly for older kids and adults.
- “For an older kid or adult, the game is very short and not particularly challenging, with little to no replay value.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's not much incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game's optimization could be significantly improved by adding more graphics options, such as adjustable texture quality and the ability to toggle light shafts and bloom effects. These enhancements would help boost performance on lower-end machines while maintaining the overall gaming experience.
- “I think this game would be a lot better if there were more graphics options like texture quality or the option to switch light shafts or bloom effects, as this would dramatically improve performance on lower-end machines without impacting the overall experience of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its monetization model, as it does not include any in-game purchases, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages without the pressure to spend additional money.
- “This is a great game for all ages; I particularly liked the fact that there are no in-game purchases required or even offered.”